11 Dec 1925
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
1
Traders announce higher prices for pelts including opossums skunks civet cat ringtail raccoon mink and wolf. They offer top market rates and welcome patronage from trappers and catchers seeking fair value this season.
A miscellaneous shower for bride Mrs Omar Robinson was hosted by Mrs W We Hoover at her home on Wednesday December 2. Guests included numerous local residents. Separately A Olsen and Junia Reasonover of Kemp were married at the brides parents home with a small gathering and public congratulations follow. The notice notes the couple will reside at the J B Carter place and praises the newlyweds and community ties.
Proceedings in Meridian District Court convened at 9 04 am with Judge Ward on the bench. Grand jury empaneled includes A A McNeill Valley Mills WNL Onwald Clifton Otts Bronstad Cranfill Gap J F Vickery Mosehmond Montgomery EI M Adama Walnut Springs RC Belcher T A Mooney Morgan Frank Martin L Alvap W F Day Kopperl York Meridian. Local notes report a large still net found in Ferguson pasture with two men missing. several civic visits noted and land transactions listed for Meridian and surrounding areas.
The Clifton region hosts a busy week with an auction at CC Hamen farm attracting a large crowd under A W Price of Clifton. Local residents and visitors, including M W Howards, Jim Brown, and H C McAdams, discuss cotton picking trips and recent travel. Clifton boys win a Tuesday basketball game 18 to 4 over the local quintet as residents note future matches with Nargrurt high schools. The First Security Base Bank of Clifton ships maize to farmers at $24 per ton via half-rate rail shipment, noted as a favorable price compared to cotton. Rev. KR Larson and visiting brother from Norway attend events in town and college conversations.
A tainted transcript reports stalled mail and rail freight delays amid ongoing unrest. Officials warn of possible further disruptions impacting Salen region and Teo port operations as communities brace for slow deliveries and service interruptions.
The Old Settlers Association of Bosque County met in Clifton to fund a Pool Park beautification plan donated by Tom M. Pool. The first step is fencing and marking a historic oak, with access via Sheridan Highway, to serve as a permanent meeting place for descendants. Members include J. Nu Fallie, Tom Pool, and Mrs. Ferguson among others.
Postmaster warns mail delivery will be suspended on Christmas Day except for Special Delivery. Senders should pack securely, address clearly, and use Special Handling stamps if needed. Avoid asking staff to rush or alter routes during the holiday period.
Fragmentary notice seeks Valentine style engagement at Clifton College Friday evening with a strange pitch about rents and a Fidelity fee. The garbled text names Roberts and Cowen in unclear context and notifies an unknown party to respond.
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